Where is the Gatehouse of Cheylesmore Manor?

The Gatehouse of Cheylesmore Manor now forms part of Coventry Register Office at Manor House Drive, Coventry, CV1 2ND. It can be accessed from New Union Street in Coventry.

In brief

A medieval gatehouse dating from the 14th century, it was restored in 1968. Parts of the house survived until the Second World War, but was demolished in 1955. Edward, the Black Prince and Henry VI are said to have lived in the house. Today the gatehouse formers part of the Coventry Register Office, since 1965.

Gatehouse of Cheylesmore Manor at Coventry Register Office (March 2018). Photography by Elliott Brown

Gatehouse of Cheylesmore Manor - history

Cheylesmore Manor was inherited by the crown, when Queen Isabella gained the rights of the manor from the previous owners. Her grandson Edward, the Black Prince was later said to have lived here. Remains of the manor house survived until the Second World War, and was later demolished in 1955.

The Gatehouse though survived the Coventry Blitz. Parts of it dates to the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. It was fully restored during the 1960s, and formed part of Coventry Register Office which opened in 1965. The restoration of the gatehouse was completed by 1968.

It has been a Grade II* listed building since 1955. The register office is the perfect place for weddings, and the Manor Yard is the perfect place for your wedding photos.

Gatehouse of Cheylesmore Manor at Coventry Register Office (March 2018). Photography by Elliott Brown